Ukraine surpasses Russia in long-range drone strikes

Ukraine has achieved a significant milestone in its drone warfare campaign against Russia. By some estimates, Ukraine launched more long-range drone strikes than Russia in March 2026, employing over 7,000 systems in total. Some of these strikes penetrated as deep as 1,500 kilometers into Russian territory, marking a notable escalation in Ukraine's ability to project force deep behind enemy lines. This development underscores the growing role of unmanned systems in the conflict and Ukraine's increasing capacity to challenge Russian rear areas.